The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 24894, WV: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 24894

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 24894.

 

24894, WV Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
C+
Other Crime Grade
D

$82,627

Cost of Crime™ for 24894, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,267 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 24894 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 24894, WV Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 24894 ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of zip codes but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to 24894's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 24894 is 28.99 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 24894 Residents generally consider the east part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 24894 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 27 in the northwest areas to 1 in 42 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 24894, WV see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 24894, WV

The total projected cost of crime in 24894 for 2025 is $82,627. This translates to approximately $472 per resident and $1,267 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.9% of the median household income in 24894. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 24894 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

24894, WV: $472
26101, WV: $469
25414, WV: $234
West Virginia: $362
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 24894 is $472 per year, which is $8 more than the national average and $110 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 24894:
  • In 26101, WV, crime costs $469 per person, which is $3 less than in 24894.
  • In 25414, WV, crime costs $234 per person, which is $239 less than in 24894

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 24894 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 24894
Cost per 24894 Resident
Murder
$27,816
$159
Rape/Sexual Assault
$10,171
$58
Robbery
$983
$6
Assault
$9,964
$57
Kidnapping
$1,671
$10
Vehicle Theft
$2,387
$14
Burglary
$5,099
$29
Theft
$8,069
$46
Arson
$535
$3
Vandalism
$7,358
$42
Animal Cruelty
$35
$0
Drug Crimes
$8,508
$49
Identity Theft
$30
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$82,627
$472

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 24894, WV

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 24894 totals $235,718 ($1,347 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $318,345 ($1,819 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 24894 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the zip has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 24894’s 175 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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24894 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 24894 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.983
Robbery
0.1786
Rape
0.9586
Murder
0.0846
Total Violent Crime
3.204 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.903
Vehicle Theft
0.8809
Burglary
3.212
Arson
0.1266
Total Property Crime
13.12 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1575
Drug Crimes
6.573
Vandalism
5.885
Identity Theft
0.0218
Animal Cruelty
0.0268
Total "Other" Rate
12.66 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 24894 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 24894.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
D
D-
C+
A-
B
C+
A-
B
F
F
F
D
D-
D
C+
A-
B
C+
A-
B
D+
C-
C-
C-
C
C
D
D+
D

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

24894 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
A
A+
A+
A-
C+
C+
C
C+
C+
F
F
F
B
B-
B-
D
D-
D-
D-
F
F
C-
C-
C-
D-
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, 24894 is less safe than the West Virginia state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 24894, WV average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 18% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 24894 schools on SchoolGrade

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